Dillon’s vital goal for Sligo

AN injury-time goal from John Dillon gave Sligo Rovers a vital win over nine-man Shamrock Rovers in their absorbing Premier Division encounter at Tallaght Stadium last night.

The Hoops started brightly and in the ninth minute Rohan Ricketts placed a sublime ball over the retreating Jason McGuinness but Gary Twigg’s attempt rolled inches wide of the right-hand post.

Joseph Ndo was instrumental in much of Sligo’s early play and the Cameroonian almost broke the deadlock after 18 minutes when a cross-shot drifted over Ryan Thompson but rebounded to safety off the right-hand upright.